A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7773355 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71936229 epoch_slot_no: 51429 block_no: 7773178 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 7910 time: 2022-09-18 12:02:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46e8b837a17a0f7ad462414af5f039b0c5671bdfda7cde31492eab2569fed799Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xdcf68f0fdbd34059c42250428d59da6b777876e8e105bc5af557ef360c5f98d2 op_cert_counter: 1660589461